Curious Cows

PhotographerJesper Anhede

PrizeBronze in Nature / Domestic Animals

Entry Description

At Almnäs, our dream is to revive Swedish artisanal cheese-making at
the highest level and introduce it to the world. Our organic, heritage
cheese - we own the oldest, registered cheese brand in Sweden - is
an integral part of our estate’s 800-year history. We have been making
cheese at Almnäs for centuries and we are proud to continue that
legacy, offering customers an authentic, cultural experience every time
they taste our cheeses: Almnäs Brick, Wrångebäck, Anno 1225, and
Almnäs 1 Liter.
Part of that heritage is a commitment to building our business on
ethical, environmental, and aesthetic principles. We make our cheese
by hand with a passionate focus on quality and authentic workmanship.
We use our organic milk from cows we have raised to graze in our
own pastures. The texture and flavour of the cheese we produce at
Almnäs reflects the close connection we have with the land and the
seasonal whims of nature: the fat and protein content of milk produced
during a Swedish summer when the cows are grazing in the fields will
differ from that produced when they’re staying warm inside our barns
during the winter. But thanks to the combination of old-fashioned
craftsmanship and high-tech equipment, we take all the variables of
making great cheese - milk, bacteria, heat, salt, finishing, and aging to
produce consistently delicious cheese.